When Lu Ping'an came, he was full of doubts and ideas, but when he left, he was happily holding a potted plant.
There was actually a small episode in between.
The two big shots pulling Lu Ping'an into their plans wasn't just because of his "potential."
"... It's very likely that we will designate an area near the university town for new city construction."
University town? The area around Ancient City University, a delicate area that's both within the city and suburbs. I'm familiar with it.
This was expected.
Building a city for foreigners behind the military area? It would be shocking if the military didn't refuse.
But as long as the military refuses... the previous plan had already been approved, and if the military refuses, the plan will naturally have to change.
How to change? Simply pick another area that the military doesn't oppose... this is the method of using an "administratively problematic decision" to successfully replace an "administratively impossible decision."